Selling a rare baseball

In a bit of a money crunch and I've finally decided to smash the box that says "Break In Case of Emergency." I have this baseball signed by New York Giants, with Mel Ott's signature right on the sweet spot, clear as day. I don't know who some of the other signatures are, or the year (between 1926 and 1947, the years he played). My biggest question is where do I go to find out more information on the ball and, most importantly, how much it's worth?

As they say on Pawn Stars, the easiest thing to fake is sports memorabilia and signatures.
Get it appraised first. Start with a local card/memorabilia dealer and go from there. Sigs are the big thing. Verify the authenticity,

If you can actually get on the show. Last I read, about 25,000 people applied for about 4,000 openings to one of their tapings.

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They'll give appraisals as well as offer to buy some of the stuff.

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From what I've read, antique collectors should NEVER accept an appraisal if it's accompanied by an offer to buy the antique, because, naturally, the potential buyer isn't going to give an honest appraisal.

Had it proffesionally graded and it checked in at 9 out of 10 and was appraised at $250. At the time, I decided not to sell it, hoping Mr. Vick won a Super Bowl. Then he murdered a bunch of dogs and I figured it would never be worth anything.

Then I saw him play yesterday and notice he has some football left in him. If he hits stride and gets back to prominence I am pouncing and selling this card. Of course, I have no idea where to sell it. So if we have any other folks out here with card knowledge, please let me know. I don't collect anymore, nor have I since I was about 14.